THE Mica Action Group (MAG) has announced that their representative on the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) T63 Committee will be Dr Ambrose McCloskey. Lisa Hone, Chair of MAG said the appointment is good news for those affected by the defective concrete crisis as Dr McCloskey is highly qualified. “Dr McCloskey is highly qualified with a […]
McConalogue dismisses speculation over EU Commissioner role
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Charlie McConalogue, has described suggestions linking him with the role of EU Commissioner that will be filled next year as ‘idle speculation’. The Minister has moved to dismiss the suggestion after some media outlets have been linking him to the role in recent weeks. “This is just idle […]
Donegal Poet Nominated for Ledbury Hellens Poetry Prize
Ledbury Poetry (UK) has announced that Donegal poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin is among the poets shortlisted for the 4th Ledbury Hellens Poetry Prize for best second collection published in Britain or Ireland in 2021 or 2022. This prize aims to support and encourage poets at the ‘mid-career’ stage, with a prize of £5000 for the […]
Army explosive unit called to Milford
THE Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit has been called into Milford following reports of exposed wires on a construction site. Gardaí received a report of exposed wires at a construction site on Convent Road at approximately 1:50pm this afternoon. A spokesperson for the Gardaí said: “A cordon has been established and the services of the […]
Donegal businessman to receive Freedom of County
DONEGAL businessman Tim Kelly is set to be honoured with the Freedom of the County at a celebration in Lifford this Friday. A year after he was awarded the prestigious Freedom of the City of London, Mr Kelly will be afforded another major honour at the Civic Reception in County House. The Frosses native is […]
New summer concert series announced for Letterkenny
THE legendary group The Wolfe Tones are set to celebrate their 60th anniversary with a special concert in Letterkenny next summer. Details have been announced today of Letterkenny Summer Sessions, a brand new series of concerts in a Big Top Marquee at Kiltoy during August 2024, which will have an audience capacity of up to […]
Árainn Mhór teen one step closer to his dream job
By Dionne Meehan SIXTEEN-year-old Seán Boyle ‘Sailor’ successfully completed his Bord Iascaigh Mhara training recently allowing him to one day work on a boat/ferry. Séan, who lives on Árainn Mhór Island, is the third brother in his family to undergo the training. Advertisement With his interest spouting from his father’s love for fishing, Seán has been described as having “sea […]
St Eunan’s College raise money for the Creeslough Fund
STUDENTS and staff from St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny have presented the proceeds of a number of fundraising initiatives to the Creeslough Fund. Ray Mackey, Chair of the Irish Red Cross, visited the school to accept the €1740 raised to support those impacted by last year’s explosion that killed ten people. The money was raised […]
Run in the Dark event organisers say thank you
THE organisers of the recent Run in the Dark fundraiser held in Gaoth Dobhair have offered a special thank you to all who helped support the event. On Wednesday, November 15, people all around the world took part in a 5k run, wheel or walk as part of a global celebration to light up the night […]
Donegal County Council wins award
DONEGAL County Council scooped a Diversity and Inclusion Award at the 2023 Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards. The awards took place on Thursday night. The 20th annual Awards ceremony showcases and celebrates the best of Local Government in Ireland. Advertisement The Awards are held in association with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and […]